Package holidays to Barcelona

Modern retreats in Barcelona

Our incredible range of hotels in Barcelona will appeal to everyone, with different options on budget, style and location to choose from. Ideal for city breaks or a longer holiday in Barcelona, find a great base at a fantastic price.

Stay at the H10 Marina Barcelona, a stylish and modern hotel close to the beach at La Barceloneta. Its rooftop bar and pool has an unbelievable panorama of the city. For those looking for a more luxurious stay, the W Barcelona offers stunning sea views alongside cutting edge design and a glamorous location. Or perhaps the design-led H10 Cubik will make your holiday an unforgettable one.

Five budget ideas for Barcelona

Barcelona can be expensive, but there are plenty of things you can do to make your trip both cheap and unforgettable. From sightseeing and culture to food and drink, Barcelona offers many things that will keep you both happy and on budget during your city break.

Sightseeing

Barcelona offers many parks, fine examples of architecture, huge squares and a history dating back thousands of years. Instead of paying for entrance fees, see something for free. Head to La Rambla, visit the bustling La Boqueria market and then venture into the winding streets of Barri Gòtic for a glimpse into the medieval history of Barcelona. See the best of Gaudi’s masterpieces – Casa Milà (La Pedrera), Casa Batlló and the magnificent La Sagrada Familia cathedral in Eixample. Or visit the beautiful Modernista, Palau de la Musica Catalana and the sprawling Parc de la Ciutadella – whose welcoming shaded lawns offer welcome respite from the midday heat.

Dining on a budget

Forget the costly breakfast at the hotel and go out for churros and chocolate, a perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee. Lots of places make them, but avoid the tourist traps on La Rambla. Take a picnic for lunch – meats, cheese and bread are cheap – and make your way to Montjuïc Castle for one of the best views in Barcelona. Or for a hearty lunch, try a fresh seafood paella in La Barceloneta right next to the beach. You will find some of the best tapas bars in the less affluent areas, so venture out to El Born or El Raval to start your night like a local.

Shopping

A trip to Barcelona wouldn’t be complete without a trip to one of its fantastic markets, with stalls piled high with exotic fruits and vegetables, meat, fish and even sweets. La Boqueria is the most famous, but Mercat de Sant Antoni in Eixample is larger with fewer tourists, though both offer cheap and delicious produce. Most of the best vintage shops can be found along Carrer dels Tallers in El Raval – and stock some superb finds – but Le Swing in El Born is also very good. Barcelona is also well known for its cheap shoes, with many shops selling classic espadrilles for about €5 – great for all the walking you’ll be doing too.

Pay less for nightlife

There are so many brilliant bars and clubs in Barcelona it is difficult to see more than a handful on a weekend break. Those in the know make their way to El Raval, a hip neighbourhood that is Barcelona’s equivalent to Shoreditch or Williamsburg, without the overpriced drinks. Places like Bar Marsella and Absenta are really cheap with an amazing, friendly crowd, serving delicious absinthe. Head to Barri Gòtic, where you’ll find cool holes-in-the-wall – like Manchester Bar – playing alternative music serving €3 beers until late. And if you go to The Bollocks Bar they do great burgers too.

Travelling for cheap

The Aerobus service is the cheapest way to get into the city, it stops at either the beautiful Plaça d'Espanya or the Plaça de Catalunya at the top of La Rambla – all for €10.20 return. Once in the city, the Metro is easy to use and fairly cheap, if you get the 10-use ticket. But the best way to get around is to cycle, as Barcelona has some of the best cycle lanes in the world. They traverse the city, running alongside some of the most famous monuments and through the coolest districts. You can hire a bike from many places, so look around for a good deal but watch out for tourist traps.